Health Forum

Thank you to all who joined us in 2023!

Stay tuned for information about the next Health Forum!

Continuing Education for Physicians, Dentists, and Other Health Professionals
Oral Health and Diabetes: A Two-way Relationship with Clinical Relevance

CEs units available through Cabrillo College Dental Hygiene and American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP).

The AAFP has reviewed Oral Health and Diabetes: A Two-way Relationship with Clinical Relevance and deemed it acceptable for up to 2.50 Live AAFP Prescribed credits. Term of Approval is from 07/31/2023 to 07/31/2023. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Keynote Speakers:

George W. Taylor, DMD, MPH, DrPH

Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion and Professor in the Department of Preventive and Restorative Dental Sciences in the Division of Oral Epidemiology and Dental Public Health at UCSF’s School of Dentistry.

Wenche S. Borgnakke, DDS, MPH, PhD

Senior Research Associate in Health Sciences & Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor at University of Michigan School of Dentistry.

Local Panelists:

  • Oscar Gantes, MD, Family Medicine Physician, Salud Para La Gente, and Medical Director, Diabetes Health Center
  • Sung H. Sohn, DDS, Dental Director, Salud Para la Gente
  • Sepi Taghvaei, DDS, Chief Dental Officer, Dientes Community Dental

For more information, please contact Eli Garnica, Development Associate, at egarnica@pvhealthtrust.org or 831-726-4263.

Proceeds benefit the Kathleen King Oral Health Endowment at the Community Health Trust of Pajaro Valley

Sponsorship Opportunities

To learn how your organization or business can support this wonderful community event, contact cdewald@pvhealthtrust.org.